Aircraft Description
N16GP is a Cessna U206G, a single-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Deckload Aviation LLC in Kodiak, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N16GP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EFF9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16GP was last updated on September 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 206 Stationair, often called the "station wagon of the air," became general aviation's premier six-seat utility aircraft for backcountry operations and cargo hauling. First flown in 1962, it is a high-wing, single-engine aircraft powered by a Continental IO-520 series engine, seating up to six passengers or carrying substantial cargo through its distinctive clamshell rear doors. With a wingspan of 36 feet and gross weight of 3,600 pounds, the 206 bridged the gap between smaller four-seat aircraft and expensive twin-engine planes. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, production has exceeded 8,500 units across all variants since 1964. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C206.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16GP. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2017 | ANC17LA053 | Substantial | None | ***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the right float struts. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC